668 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

668 Howard Avenue is a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Brownsville and owned by Hershy Beigel. The property, built in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that was closed without apartment access for inspection, and an October 2024 heat/hot water complaint remains open.

The building has faced multiple water-related issues, including heavy flow leaks documented in January and September 2024, with Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections showing varying outcomes, some requiring repairs. Significant unsanitary conditions were documented in September 2024, including violations for pests (specifically mice and roaches) in apartments 1B and 2D, along with mold issues. These violations were addressed and closed, with certifications showing corrections made by November-December 2024. The building's safety systems received attention in October 2024, when violations were issued for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 1B and 2D, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

Historically, in 2018, there were multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding improper gas water heater and piping installations, which were resolved but did attract penalties. The property has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2021, with consistent records showing zero infested units in all annual reporting periods from 2020 through 2025. An initial rodent inspection in January 2017 passed. While many of the building's recent violations have been addressed and closed, current concerns primarily focus on the recurring heat/hot water issues and the open complaint from October 2024 regarding heat system problems.